Stolen Italian Art: Can It Be Reclaimed?
Italian artworks have been threatened and pillaged several times over the centuries. Now some courts are asking them back.
Special coverage of the 2021 Italian local elections that will be held on 3 and 4 October. Go to articles
Yes, We Say It: Italian Cuisine Is The Best In The World
Italian cuisine might be one of the most popular in the world, but it is also one of the most exported. We believe the reason behind the cuisine’s popularity goes beyond a savvy marketing operation.
Can Italy Repeat Spain’s Employment Success Story?
What can be learned (and copied) from the Spanish labor reform.
Prosumers Take Italy’s Energy Crisis Into Their Own Hands
Energy independence is crucial, now more than ever, and energy communities are proving this independence might be possible.
Coming To Italy? Here’s Some Food For Thought
I’ve now lived in Rome for over two years. Here’s what I'd have liked to have known as an American before moving to Italy.
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Italics @ The Hoxton: Marco Elser
Managing Editor Virginia DiGaetano inteviews Marco Elser, the charismatic founder of Polo for the Cure.
Join Italics managing Editor Virginia DiGaetano as she sits down... Read More
Dog Adoption: Who Needs Whom?
After the hard times of COVID-19, in Italy more than 100,000 adopted dogs are returned to the kennels.
The father of ethology, K. Lorenz wrote in his masterpiece... Read More
Why Is Pride Especially Important In Italy?
The celebrations of Pride month have a particular joy in Italy, but there’s still a long way to go.
Pride, the universal term for the month of June, represents... Read More
Forget Soccer! Rome Switches To Polo For The Cure
The sport of kings teams up with the Komen Foundation to erase the stigma around breast cancer in Italy.
Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be... Read More
Dasà Rising: YouTubers And The Revival Of A Rural Calabrian Village
What began as a lighthearted joke ended up with strangers traveling thousands of miles to break bread and encourage growth in a southern Italian village.
Cosa bevevan i nostri nonni? VINO, VINO, VINO!Cosa bevavan i... Read More
Civita di Bagnoregio: The City In The Sky
Time traveling and romanticizing different eras aside, everyone should bookmark Civita di Bagnoregio in their must-see towns in Italy.
Must watch videos
Meeting Juliet Grames
In Juliet Grames’ latest novel, Stella must cope with being uprooted from rural Calabria and being an outsider in her new Connecticut home. Our interview with the author.
I met Juliet Grames in Lamezia Terme, in the Calabria... Read More
Why Is Hikikomori Affecting So Many Young Italians?
Originally identified in Japan, hikikomori refers to a state of severe self-isolation. We explore why it’s affecting so many Italians.
If you’re anything like me, this could be the first... Read More
The Downside Of Fast Fashion
Italy has to shoulder much of the burden of squarely addressing the issue of fashion waste and its long-term consequences.
If I were asked to organize a debate on the... Read More
The Federation of Damanhur
Yes, Italy has a real live cult of its own. It may come as a shock, but the Federation of Damanhur is a mostly underground artistic marvel.
“We’re not a cult.” That may be one of the... Read More
The Expats Of Sarnano
The town of Sarnano offers a change for Expats who have left their countries of origin. Not only is it a smaller world, one can also feel how the days flow smoother in this medieval town.
Definition of Expatriate : A person who lives outside their... Read More
Columns
Opinions and guest essays
Sustainable Italy: The Role Of Youth In Italians’ Institutions?
We speak of climate action and saving future generations. How do the youth play a role with different stakeholders in saving the planet?
Italy’s Green Technologies: From Sicilian Avocados To Wine Waste
While Italy lags behind in green technologies, there are some incredible examples of success. We share two of the most inspiring.
Sustainable Italy: From Russian Oil To Moroccan Renewable Energy
After Russia, Italy seeks a strategic partnership with Morocco. Renewable energy is now key to the energy independence countries must achieve.
Sustainable Italy: How Italy Is Leading Europe’s Circular Economy
According to the recently published report by the Circular Economy Network, Italy is the European leader for circular economy.
Sustainable Italy: Climate Inaction Brings Italy To Court For Last Judgement
A Sud’s Universal Last Judgement campaign brings Italy to court, accusing the Italian government of climate inaction.
Ask An Italian
Have you ever wondered what is life in Italy? We got you covered.
Can Parma’s Food Culture Sustain Its Impressive New Title?
Parma jumped 38 spots to be crowned as the Italian city with the best quality of life in 2021. What role has the city's food played?
Italy’s Soft Spot For Autocracies
Autocratization tendencies inside and surrounding the EU strongly affect its decisions and democracy. How is Italy responding?
Neapolitan Coffee (Once in Naples)
There is no coffee in the world as vivacious and as filled with character as a Neapolitan coffee. It is alive as the city, boisterous as the bartender who has lost all hope but not his capacity for happiness.
